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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'It Doesn't Matter To Me What Other People Do Or Think'
John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: ANTHRAX was always known for pushing the envelope of what metal bands could talk about, even including legitimate soci...February 18, 2014
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Singer PATTY SMYTH Says She Was First Choice To Replace DAVID LEE ROTH In VAN HALEN
When VAN HALEN parted with frontman David Lee Roth in 1985, his eventual replacement, Sammy Hagar, was not the band's first choice to fill Roth's shoes. According to The Pulse Of Radio, guitarist Eddie Van Halen asked Patty Smyth of the group SCANDAL to join the band first, which Smyth has now recou...February 18, 2014
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MICHAEL ANTHONY On VAN HALEN: 'We Weren't Just A Bunch Of Sloppy Musicians On Stage Drinking'
Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Exiles: To tap into VAN HALEN for a moment, you guys were always known for the excesses like the drinking, drug...February 18, 2014
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EPICA: More 'The Quantum Enigma' Details Revealed
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA will release their sixth studio album, "The Quantum Enigma", on May 2 in Europe and May 13 in North America through Nuclear Blast. Where the 2013 "Retrospect" performance reflected on a decade as one of the leading bands in the symphonic metal scene, "T...February 17, 2014
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Video: LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Speaks At Philadelphia Premiere Of 'As The Palaces Burn' Film
By Ray Van Horn, Jr. February 16 was the official premiere of LAMB OF GOD's documentary film, "As The Palaces Burn", at The Trocodero theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of the band's 2005 concert video, "Killadelphia". Video footage of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe's short speech before t...February 17, 2014
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SINBREED Featuring BLIND GUARDIAN Members: 'Shadows' Studio Footage Posted Online
SINBREED, the German power metal band featuring BLIND GUARDIAN guitarist Marcus Siepen and drummer Frederik Ehmke, will release its sophomore album, "Shadows", on March 28 in Europe and April 15 in the U.S. via AFM Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Bleed 02. Shadows 03. Call T...February 16, 2014
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EPICA: 'The Quantum Enigma' Cover Artwork Unveiled
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA will release their sixth album, "The Quantum Enigma", on May 5 in Europe and May 13 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to "Requiem For The Indifferent" was produced by Joost Van Den Broek (the former AFTER FOREVER and AYREON keyboard play...February 15, 2014
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POISON Bassist BOBBY DALL Speaks To BackstageAxxess.com At NAMM (Video)
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with POISON bassist Bobby Dall at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which took place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Bobby, who doesn't do many interviews, was h...February 13, 2014
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JEFF LOOMIS, KEITH MERROW Talk To MUSICIANS INSTITUTE About CONQUERING DYSTOPIA Project (Video)
Musicians Institute recently caught up with former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and Portland, Oregon studio musician Keith Merrow to discuss networking and inspiration. Jeff and Keith talk about how networking opportunities allowed them to work on their current project, CONQUERING DYSTOPIA. Check...February 12, 2014
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Video: RIOT V Performs New Song 'Metal Warriors' In Athens
Fan-filmed video footage of RIOT V, the new band featuring nearly all the surviving members of the most recent lineup of U.S. metal pioneers RIOT, performing on February 9 in Athens, Greece can be seen below. The group's set includes a brand new song, "Metal Warriors". RIOT V is continuing on in hon...February 12, 2014
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VAN HALEN Is Putting Together A New Album, Says MARK TREMONTI
It's been pretty quiet on the VAN HALEN front lately but we've now found out why – they're working on a new album. ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti broke the news when he was telling VH1 Radio Network's Dave Basner about how new music is coming along with his solo band, TREMONTI, which includes...February 12, 2014
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VANDENBERG'S MOONKINGS: New Teaser For Debut Album Available
Mascot Label Group recently announced the signing of VANDENBERG'S MOONKINGS. The Dutch rock group will join, amongst others, Joe Bonamassa, VOLBEAT, GOV'T MULE, Beth Hart, Zakk Wylde/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and Kenny Wayne Shepherd on the Rotterdam, Holland-based record company's roster. VANDENBERG'S MO...February 10, 2014
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Video: RIOT V Performs MARK REALE Tribute Set In Brescia
Fan-filmed video footage of RIOT V, the new band featuring the surviving members of the most recent lineup of U.S. metal pioneers RIOT, performing on February 7 in Brescia, Italy can be seen below. RIOT V is continuing on in honor of the late great founding RIOT guitarist Mark Reale, who died from c...February 10, 2014
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VAN CANTO: 'Into The West' Video Released
"Into The West", the new video from the German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO — which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) — can be seen below. The song is taken form the group's new studio album, "Dawn Of The Brave", which was released on February 7 ...February 10, 2014
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SABATON: Video Footage Of Kalix Guitar Clinic
Guitarists Chris Rörland and Tobbe Englund of Swedish metallers SABATON recently took part in their first-ever guitar clinic in Kalix, Sweden. Check out video footage below. SABATON will release its new album, "Heroes", on May 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork for the CD was created by...February 9, 2014
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